September 12: Your daily horoscope

IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY:

Someone you are close to will want to strike out in a direction of their own choosing this year and you must allow them to do so. You will actually grow closer emotionally and you'll get more room to be yourself.

ARIES (March 21 – April 20):

You are under a lot of pressure at the moment, but how much of it comes from other people and how much of it comes from yourself? Maybe you need to be a bit more relaxed about the world.

TAURUS (April 21 – May 21):

Don't plan anything strenuous for today because you need to relax, both physically and mentally. You may be a Taurus and more robust than most but you still need some down time now and again.

GEMINI (May 22 – June 21):

If there is someone you want to say sorry to, then now is the ideal time. Venus, in the communications area of your chart, will make it easy to connect on both an emotional and a mental level.

CANCER (June 22 – July 23):

You have a great deal going for you at the moment, so stop being so critical of yourself. Stand back from everyday events and see your life from a higher and wider perspective. It's actually a pretty picture.

LEO (July 24 – Aug. 23):

Take life at an easygoing pace and ignore those who say you should be pushing yourself harder. There comes a point where what you put in is more than what you get out. You are near that point now.

VIRGO (Aug. 24 – Sept. 23):

If you lack enthusiasm for what you are about to do you will most likely make a poor job of it, so why not postpone it or even give up on it? You're allowed to change your mind, you know.

LIBRA (Sept. 24 – Oct. 23):

You may want to outshine your rivals and competitors but the planets warn that may not be possible today. It's always a mistake to compare yourself to other people. It's a sure way to drive yourself mad.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24 – Nov. 22):

You know something that others do not, something that gives you an edge. Whatever that something is you must be careful how and when you use it. Knowledge is power, so don't reveal it too quickly.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 – Dec. 21):

Friends and colleagues are aware of what you can do, so don't waste time trying to prove yourself. The important thing is not that others feel good about you but that you feel good about yourself. Do you?

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 – Jan. 20):

If there is someone you want to impress now is the time to speak up and let them know what you can do. But don't exaggerate your achievements to prove what a wonderful person you are. They know already.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 – Feb. 19):

Take your foot off the gas and take life at a more enjoyable pace. You don't have to work twice as hard and move twice as fast as everyone else. This is one of those days when less means more.

PISCES (Feb. 20 – Mar. 20):

Those around you will respond better to kindness than coercion today. Also, if you can find it in your heart to forgive someone else's sins today they are more likely to forgive your sins tomorrow.

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